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Podcasts

A podcast is an audio program, like a homemade radio show, that is made by someone and then posted to the Internet for you to download and listen to via iTunes or your iPod. Most of them are free for you to download and listen to.

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What can a Podcast do?

Podcasts are freely available audio files in several categories including radio show highlights, radio news stories, science discussions, personal health and a whole range of other topics.

What was the first podcast?

The term "Podcast" were first used in 2004. Combining "iPod" and "Broadcasting". It did not require a iPod, any MP3 player could play the files. A "Podcast" is only Apple's word for "recorded radio shows", and basically anyone could publish one.

What can you put on a podcast?

A podcast is simply an audio or video recording. If you'd like to create your own podcast, you can make it on any subject you like, and it can contain audio only, audio with accompanying graphics (like an audio slideshow), or you can make a video podcast. Really, the only limit is your imagination.

Advantages of using podcasts as a source of information?

the advantages are that :

  • available anytime/anywhere for students
  • easy to create, distribute, and download -- no professional equipment is required
  • new podcasts are auto-downloaded
  • can restrict podcasts to students enrolled in the course
  • power of audio over text -- students can listen and learn while walking, riding, waiting in line, etc

the disadvantages are:

  • entire file is downloaded to students' computer/device
  • need sufficient bandwidth to download the podcasts in a timely fashion
  • limited usefulness for hearing impaired people
  • no interactivity -- audience cannot participate, etc.
  • intellectual property issues

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How do you add album artwork to your podcast?

First import the songs and add them to a playlist. Then you'll need to go online and copy the picture you want. (Ya know, right click and click copy.) Next go to your Itunes and get onto the playlist. Find the song in your playlist. There's a bar on the bottom left side of your screen with an up arrow I think. Click on it and there will be a "cut out" little thingy that says "Drag Album Artwork Here". Right click it and a little paste thingy will come up. If it doesn't, go back and recopy the picture.

How do you delete podcasts?

To delete more than one podcast, you can

  1. Search FonePaw iOS Transfer on Google. Then, downlaod this program and install it on your computer;
  2. Connect your iPhone to computer;
  3. Click "Media" on the program and select podcasts. Here, you can tick all podcasts you want to delete. Then, click "Delete" to remove them with one click

Here is way to delete pocasts one by one:

1. Launch the Podcasts app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap into a podcast series from the My Podcasts section.

3. Find the podcast episode that you'd like to delete from your device and horizontally swipe across the title of it.

4. You'll now notice a red delete button pops up off to the right. Tap on it.

Do you have to pay for podcasts?

It depends on which one you are buying. Sorry, that's as far as you can go on that one.

What is the difference between podcasting versus broadcasting?

A podcast is provided via the internet and may feature video. Radio broadcasts are (obviously) provided via radio. Radio broadcasts are often available after the initial broadcast as podcasts. Some people refer to any downloadable audio as a podcast.

Where can you find free iPod video Podcasts?

Any movie you download or rip from your DVD can be converted using videora software, which is free. As to where you can find movies to download - there are many many places, but it's all a bit too illegal to post on this site.

What equipment do you need to listen to a podcast?

You need a computer to listen to a podcast right away. Windows, Linus and Mac support pod-casting. Just go to the pod-casting site and click on the podcast you want.

If you want to listen to it later, you a portable media player to download the podcast to.

How does air pollution effect us?

* When we breathe it in, it puts the chemicals in our bodies. Those can make us sick or cause cancer or other sicknesses and some without a cure. * The pollution in the air combines with rain clouds to form acid rain. This acidic rain eats away at statues, harms trees, and kills fish in ponds and if we eat those fish it gets in our body.

How do you sort the order of your podcasts so that they show on your iPod in order of the release date?

Simple.

Note: This looks like alot but after you do it a couple of times its very quick.

In iTunes:

1. Open the Podcast in question and using the Shift key click on the first and last episode to select the list that you wish to change.

2. Right click on this list and select "Get Info".

3. On the "Options" tab change the "Media Kind" to "Music" and click "OK".

4. Note: This will move the "Podcasts" to the "Music Library".

5. Create a "Playlist" named after your Podcast.

6. Go to the "Music" tab and type your Podcast name in the search box to find them.

7. Sort by "Release Date".

8. Using the Shift key click on the first and last episode to select them all.

9. Drag them all to the "Playlist" that you just made.

10. Enjoy your Podcasts in the correct order!

How do you get podcasts on the iPod Nano 5th generation?

Go onto iTunes and buy or upload some songs. Then connect your iPod to your computer and it should automatically sync them onto your iPod.

Why won't my podcasts show up on my ipod?

Because Apple has not fixed the bug. They probably won't. There are problems with the hierarchy. Apple knows about the problems. It just isn't fiscally prudent to spend resources on fixing those problems right now.

What is a podcast feed?

Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people liken podcasting to radio on demand. However, in reality, podcasting gives far more options in terms of content and programming than radio does. In addition, with Podcasting, listeners can determine the time and the place, meaning they decide what programming they want to receive and when they want to listen to it.

Listeners can retain audio archives to listen to at their leisure. While blogs have turned many bloggers into journalists, podcasting has the potential to turn podcasters into radio personalities. Podcasting is an audio or video show that is available online for free. There are many podcasting hosts that can make your podcast available on iTunes and other music hosts. Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people liken podcasting to radio on demand. However, in reality, podcasting gives far more options in terms of content and programming than radio does. In addition, with Podcasting, listeners can determine the time and the place, meaning they decide what programming they want to receive and when they want to listen to it.

Listeners can retain audio archives to listen to at their leisure. While blogs have turned many bloggers into journalists, podcasting has the potential to turn podcasters into radio personalities.

When was the podcast developed?

The term "Podcast" were first used in 2004. Combining "iPod" and "Broadcasting". It did not require a iPod, any MP3 player could play the files. A "Podcast" is only Apple's word for "recorded radio shows", and basically anyone could publish one.

How can you get your iTunes to download Podcasts?

Once ITunes store is open, go to podcasts from the left-hand side-bar, selec the podcast that interests you, when you get to the podcast it is similar to downloading music, you can choose to add single episodes or subscribe, by adding an episode, you get just the episode added and by subscribing you will get current episodes and automatically receive future episodes. You may need to adjust your setting for how frequently your ITunes is set to check for podcasts. Hope this helps!

How do you create your own pod cast on itunes?

iTunes only provide a link to the PodCast. The PodCasts are hosted on your own site. You then provide the RSS feed URL from your site to Apple for inclusion in the iTunes PodCast directory. (See links below)

How can you tell if your polaroid mp3 player is charging?

You can tell when it is charging when the bars pop up on the screen and it starts to save all your information the bars will star blinking by threes. When it's done all the bars will be filled yellow.